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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 365.64 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 365.64 and 207 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 365.64 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/365.64 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 365.64 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 75,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,687.48/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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