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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 397.08 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 397.08 and 196.86 is: 294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 397.08 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/397.08 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 397.08 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 78,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,169.17/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.69

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