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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 398.80 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 398.80 and 194.22 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 398.80 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/398.80 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 398.80 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 77,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,454.94/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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