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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 364.70 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 364.70 and 212.09 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 364.70 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/364.70 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 364.70 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 77,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,347.93/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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