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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 365.40 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 365.40 and 209.92 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 365.40 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/365.40 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 365.40 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 76,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,704.77/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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