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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.79, 366.80 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.79, 366.80 and 200.18 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.79 : 366.80 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.79/366.80 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.79x = 366.80 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.79x = 73,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,426.60/265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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