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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.39, 366.66 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.39, 366.66 and 206.60 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.39 : 366.66 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.39/366.66 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.39x = 366.66 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.39x = 75,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,750.12/265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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