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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 366.60 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 366.60 and 207.54 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 366.60 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/366.60 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 366.60 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 76,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,084.16/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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