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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 399.01 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 399.01 and 208.42 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 399.01 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/399.01 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 399.01 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 83,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,161.66/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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