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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 398.66 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 398.66 and 197.37 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 398.66 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/398.66 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 398.66 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 78,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,682.54/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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