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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 397.74 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 397.74 and 204.50 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 397.74 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/397.74 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 397.74 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 81,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,337.83/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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