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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 397.68 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 397.68 and 204.28 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 397.68 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/397.68 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 397.68 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 81,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,238.07/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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