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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 366.12 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 366.12 and 210.18 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 366.12 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/366.12 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 366.12 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 76,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,951.10/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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