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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 395.91 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 395.91 and 251.42 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 395.91 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/395.91 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 395.91 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 99,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,537.71/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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