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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 398.68 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 398.68 and 205 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 398.68 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/398.68 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 398.68 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 81,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,729.40/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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