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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 398.18 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 398.18 and 193.46 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 398.18 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/398.18 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 398.18 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 77,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,030.40/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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