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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 366.63 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 366.63 and 199.74 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 366.63 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/366.63 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 366.63 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 73,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,230.68/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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