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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 366.28 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 366.28 and 212.80 is: 293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 366.28 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/366.28 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 366.28 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 77,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,944.38/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.33

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