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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 397.71 and 196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 397.71 and 196.97 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 397.71 = 196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/397.71 = 196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 397.71 × 196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 78,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,334.95/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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