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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 397.31 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 397.31 and 207.16 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 397.31 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/397.31 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 397.31 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 82,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,304.71/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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