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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 397.37 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 397.37 and 248.94 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 397.37 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/397.37 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 397.37 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 98,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,921.91/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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