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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 397.47 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 397.47 and 200.74 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 397.47 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/397.47 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 397.47 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 79,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,788.13/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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