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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 366.33 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 366.33 and 199.89 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 366.33 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/366.33 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 366.33 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 73,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,225.70/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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