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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 393.25 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 393.25 and 255.18 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 393.25 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/393.25 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 393.25 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 100,348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,348.26/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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