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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.81, 366.43 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.81, 366.43 and 203.50 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.81 : 366.43 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.81/366.43 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.81x = 366.43 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.81x = 74,568.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,568.51/265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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