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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 398.09 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 398.09 and 204.35 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 398.09 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/398.09 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 398.09 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 81,348.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,348.21/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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