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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 366.42 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 366.42 and 210.38 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 366.42 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/366.42 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 366.42 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 77,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,087.44/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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