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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 367.60 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 367.60 and 211.04 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 367.60 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/367.60 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 367.60 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 77,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,578.30/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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