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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 365.56 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 365.56 and 203.12 is: 279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 365.56 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/365.56 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 365.56 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 74,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,252.55/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.89

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