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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 365.18 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 365.18 and 265.41 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 365.18 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/365.18 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 365.18 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 96,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,921.10/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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