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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 367.62 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 367.62 and 255.30 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 367.62 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/367.62 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 367.62 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 93,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,853.39/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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