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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 397.56 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 397.56 and 196.26 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 397.56 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/397.56 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 397.56 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 78,025.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,025.13/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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