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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 366.66 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 366.66 and 198.70 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 366.66 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/366.66 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 366.66 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 72,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,854.10/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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