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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 397.29 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 397.29 and 255.02 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 397.29 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/397.29 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 397.29 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 101,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,316.90/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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