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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 398.25 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 398.25 and 201.02 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 398.25 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/398.25 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 398.25 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 80,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,054.22/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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