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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 365.94 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 365.94 and 203.14 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 365.94 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/365.94 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 365.94 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 74,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,337.05/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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