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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.67, 398.64 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.67, 398.64 and 201.07 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.67 : 398.64 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.67/398.64 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.67x = 398.64 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.67x = 80,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,151.55/265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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