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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 397.98 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 397.98 and 197.16 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 397.98 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/397.98 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 397.98 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 78,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,465.74/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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