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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 396.86 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 396.86 and 210.83 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 396.86 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/396.86 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 396.86 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 83,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,666.96/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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