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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 366.57 and 199.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 366.57 and 199.85 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 366.57 = 199.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/366.57 = 199.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 366.57 × 199.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 73,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,257.18/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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