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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 365.77 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 365.77 and 203.33 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 365.77 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/365.77 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 365.77 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 74,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,372.01/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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