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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 396.86 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 396.86 and 196.25 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 396.86 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/396.86 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 396.86 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 77,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,880.81/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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