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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 396.76 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 396.76 and 210.52 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 396.76 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/396.76 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 396.76 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 83,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,525.92/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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