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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 366.23 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 366.23 and 203.08 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 366.23 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/366.23 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 366.23 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 74,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,373.99/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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