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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.88 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.88 and 197.12 is: 295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.88 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.88 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.88 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 78,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,627.23/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.86

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