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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 398.11 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 398.11 and 193.50 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 398.11 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/398.11 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 398.11 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 77,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,034.29/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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