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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 366.19 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 366.19 and 209.41 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 366.19 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/366.19 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 366.19 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 76,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,682.80/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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