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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 366.36 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 366.36 and 203.07 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 366.36 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/366.36 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 366.36 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 74,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,398.02/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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