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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 366.68 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 366.68 and 200.14 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 366.68 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/366.68 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 366.68 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 73,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,387.34/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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