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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 365.57 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 365.57 and 212.67 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 365.57 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/365.57 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 365.57 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 77,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,744.71/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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