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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 396.90 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 396.90 and 255.65 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 396.90 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/396.90 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 396.90 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 101,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,465.50/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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