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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.11, 396.82 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.11, 396.82 and 203.95 is: 305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.11 : 396.82 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.11/396.82 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.11x = 396.82 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.11x = 80,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,931.44/265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.27

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