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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.81 and 70.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.81 and 70.19 is: 105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.81 = 70.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.81 = 70.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.81 × 70.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 27,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922.28/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.29

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