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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.72 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.72 and 207.60 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.72 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.72 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.72 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 76,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,131.07/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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