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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.79, 366.76 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.79, 366.76 and 210.67 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.79 : 366.76 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.79/366.76 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.79x = 366.76 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.79x = 77,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,265.33/265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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