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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.98 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.98 and 196.80 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.98 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.98 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.98 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 78,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,322.46/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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