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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 366.12 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 366.12 and 210.12 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 366.12 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/366.12 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 366.12 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 76,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,929.13/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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