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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 399.08 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 399.08 and 111.99 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 399.08 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/399.08 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 399.08 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 44,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,692.15/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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