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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 365.84 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 365.84 and 207.15 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 365.84 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/365.84 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 365.84 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 75,783.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,783.76/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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