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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 399.06 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 399.06 and 202.20 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 399.06 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/399.06 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 399.06 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 80,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,689.93/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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