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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 399.06 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 399.06 and 205.32 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 399.06 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/399.06 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 399.06 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 81,935.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,935.00/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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