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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 396.96 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 396.96 and 196.99 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 396.96 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/396.96 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 396.96 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 78,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,197.15/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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