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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 365.67 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 365.67 and 210.11 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 365.67 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/365.67 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 365.67 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 76,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,830.92/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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