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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 396.47 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 396.47 and 195.63 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 396.47 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/396.47 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 396.47 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 77,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,560.45/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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