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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.09, 397.19 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.09, 397.19 and 162.06 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.09 : 397.19 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.09/397.19 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.09x = 397.19 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.09x = 64,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,368.61/265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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