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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.72 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.72 and 213.12 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.72 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.72 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.72 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 78,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,155.37/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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