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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 367.65 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 367.65 and 250.60 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 367.65 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/367.65 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 367.65 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 92,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,133.09/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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