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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 398.44 and 196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 398.44 and 196.15 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 398.44 = 196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/398.44 = 196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 398.44 × 196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 78,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,153.43/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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