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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 366.09 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 366.09 and 203.26 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 366.09 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/366.09 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 366.09 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 74,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,411.45/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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