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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 398.69 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 398.69 and 207.98 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 398.69 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/398.69 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 398.69 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 82,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,921.03/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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