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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 398.90 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 398.90 and 211.66 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 398.90 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/398.90 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 398.90 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 84,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,430.71/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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