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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 366.28 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 366.28 and 203.75 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 366.28 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/366.28 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 366.28 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 74,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,630.27/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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