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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.81, 366.06 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.81, 366.06 and 200.20 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.81 : 366.06 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.81/366.06 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.81x = 366.06 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.81x = 73,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,285.21/265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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