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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 393.99 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 393.99 and 265.02 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 393.99 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/393.99 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 393.99 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 104,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,415.23/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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