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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 397.81 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 397.81 and 111.12 is: 166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 397.81 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/397.81 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 397.81 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 44,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,205.53/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.77

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