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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 367.03 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 367.03 and 210.85 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 367.03 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/367.03 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 367.03 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 77,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,389.69/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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