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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.07, 395.09 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.07, 395.09 and 251.55 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.07 : 395.09 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.07/395.09 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.07x = 395.09 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.07x = 99,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,383.54/263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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