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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.54, 397.95 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.54, 397.95 and 200.49 is: 300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.54 : 397.95 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.54/397.95 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.54x = 397.95 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.54x = 79,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,783.13/265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.45

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