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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 366.71 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 366.71 and 200.22 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 366.71 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/366.71 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 366.71 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 73,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,421.68/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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