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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 366.50 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 366.50 and 203.58 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 366.50 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/366.50 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 366.50 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 74,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,611.05/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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