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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 366.68 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 366.68 and 199.80 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 366.68 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/366.68 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 366.68 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 73,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,262.66/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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