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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 399.75 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 399.75 and 254.92 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 399.75 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/399.75 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 399.75 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 101,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,904.27/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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