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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 398.81 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 398.81 and 175.13 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 398.81 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/398.81 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 398.81 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 69,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,840.73/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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