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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 365.77 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 365.77 and 215.98 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 365.77 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/365.77 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 365.77 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 78,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,999.00/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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