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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 366.60 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 366.60 and 200.44 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 366.60 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/366.60 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 366.60 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 73,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,481.30/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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