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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 397.78 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 397.78 and 111.11 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 397.78 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/397.78 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 397.78 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 44,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198.05/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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