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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 398.46 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 398.46 and 198 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 398.46 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/398.46 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 398.46 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 78,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,895.08/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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