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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 366.63 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 366.63 and 200.30 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 366.63 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/366.63 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 366.63 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 73,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,435.99/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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