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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 366.27 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 366.27 and 198.20 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 366.27 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/366.27 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 366.27 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 72,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,594.71/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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