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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 365.92 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 365.92 and 207.36 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 365.92 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/365.92 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 365.92 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 75,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,877.17/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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