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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 397.94 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 397.94 and 195.80 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 397.94 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/397.94 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 397.94 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 77,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,913.68/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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