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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 396.78 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 396.78 and 196 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 396.78 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/396.78 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 396.78 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 77,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,768.88/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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