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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 367.38 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 367.38 and 210.76 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 367.38 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/367.38 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 367.38 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 77,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,429.01/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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