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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 396.54 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 396.54 and 207.59 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 396.54 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/396.54 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 396.54 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 82,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,315.76/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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