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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 394.58 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 394.58 and 251.39 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 394.58 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/394.58 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 394.58 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 99,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,195.08/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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