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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 398.69 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 398.69 and 204.91 is: 307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 398.69 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/398.69 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 398.69 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 81,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,695.57/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.52

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