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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 366.42 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 366.42 and 203.52 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 366.42 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/366.42 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 366.42 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 74,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,573.80/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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