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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 397.74 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 397.74 and 213.87 is: 320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 397.74 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/397.74 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 397.74 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 85,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,064.65/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.14

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