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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 398.03 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 398.03 and 196.83 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 398.03 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/398.03 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 398.03 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 78,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,343.26/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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