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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 398.12 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 398.12 and 111.31 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 398.12 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/398.12 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 398.12 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 44,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,313.19/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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