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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 366.68 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 366.68 and 199.18 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 366.68 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/366.68 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 366.68 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 73,035.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,035.32/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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