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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 398.21 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 398.21 and 193.46 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 398.21 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/398.21 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 398.21 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 77,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,034.75/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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