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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 395.15 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 395.15 and 251.20 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 395.15 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/395.15 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 395.15 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 99,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,261.68/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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