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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 366.15 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 366.15 and 199.54 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 366.15 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/366.15 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 366.15 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 73,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,058.74/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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