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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.87, 366.67 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.87, 366.67 and 200.57 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.87 : 366.67 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.87/366.67 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.87x = 366.67 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.87x = 73,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,543.00/265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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