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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 366.34 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 366.34 and 199.54 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 366.34 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/366.34 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 366.34 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 73,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,099.48/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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