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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 366.96 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 366.96 and 206.87 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 366.96 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/366.96 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 366.96 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 75,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,913.42/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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