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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 396.83 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 396.83 and 254.87 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 396.83 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/396.83 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 396.83 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 101,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,138.79/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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