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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 366.35 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 366.35 and 212.68 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 366.35 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/366.35 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 366.35 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 77,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,913.25/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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