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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 397.17 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 397.17 and 250.14 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 397.17 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/397.17 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 397.17 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 99,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,348.10/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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