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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 395.94 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 395.94 and 251.16 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 395.94 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/395.94 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 395.94 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 99,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,444.29/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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