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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.54, 398.47 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.54, 398.47 and 200.69 is: 301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.54 : 398.47 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.54/398.47 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.54x = 398.47 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.54x = 79,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,966.95/265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.15

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