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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 398.30 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 398.30 and 197.33 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 398.30 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/398.30 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 398.30 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 78,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,593.56/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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