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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.78 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.78 and 207.32 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.78 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.78 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.78 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 82,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,467.75/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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