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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 366.29 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 366.29 and 200.04 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 366.29 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/366.29 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 366.29 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 73,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,271.65/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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