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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 366.45 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 366.45 and 206.54 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 366.45 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/366.45 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 366.45 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 75,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,686.58/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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