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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 367.26 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 367.26 and 200.35 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 367.26 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/367.26 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 367.26 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 73,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,580.54/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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