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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.67, 396.15 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.67, 396.15 and 255.16 is: 381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.67 : 396.15 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.67/396.15 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.67x = 396.15 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.67x = 101,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,081.63/264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.92

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