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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 394.93 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 394.93 and 261.95 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 394.93 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/394.93 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 394.93 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 103,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,451.91/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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