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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 397.79 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 397.79 and 111.40 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 397.79 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/397.79 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 397.79 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 44,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,311.26/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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