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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 397.96 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 397.96 and 211.26 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 397.96 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/397.96 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 397.96 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 84,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,073.03/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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