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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 397.55 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 397.55 and 111.09 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 397.55 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/397.55 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 397.55 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 44,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,163.27/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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