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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.36 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.36 and 255.07 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.36 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.36 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.36 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 101,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,355.61/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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