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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 398.25 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 398.25 and 204.33 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 398.25 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/398.25 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 398.25 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 81,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,374.42/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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