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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 398.66 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 398.66 and 204.99 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 398.66 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/398.66 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 398.66 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 81,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,720.29/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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