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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 365.70 and 212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 365.70 and 212.99 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 365.70 = 212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/365.70 = 212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 365.70 × 212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 77,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,890.44/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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