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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 397.94 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 397.94 and 204.35 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 397.94 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/397.94 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 397.94 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 81,319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,319.04/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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