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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 366.98 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 366.98 and 196.31 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 366.98 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/366.98 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 366.98 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 72,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,039.03/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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