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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 365.74 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 365.74 and 199 is: 274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 365.74 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/365.74 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 365.74 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 72,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782.26/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.36

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