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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 366.73 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 366.73 and 203.34 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 366.73 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/366.73 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 366.73 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 74,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,569.76/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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