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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 366.93 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 366.93 and 207.63 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 366.93 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/366.93 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 366.93 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 76,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,185.68/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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