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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 366.18 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 366.18 and 200.46 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 366.18 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/366.18 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 366.18 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 73,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,404.44/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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