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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 397.29 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 397.29 and 200.86 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 397.29 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/397.29 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 397.29 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 79,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,799.67/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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