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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 397.86 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 397.86 and 201.52 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 397.86 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/397.86 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 397.86 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 80,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176.75/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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