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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 398.20 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 398.20 and 254.13 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 398.20 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/398.20 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 398.20 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 101,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,194.57/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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