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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 366.35 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 366.35 and 210.35 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 366.35 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/366.35 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 366.35 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 77,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,061.59/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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