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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 398.87 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 398.87 and 111.86 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 398.87 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/398.87 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 398.87 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 44,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,617.60/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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