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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.43 and 196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.43 and 196.97 is: 295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.43 = 196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.43 = 196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.43 × 196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 78,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,280.80/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.19

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