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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 395.10 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 395.10 and 261.45 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 395.10 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/395.10 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 395.10 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 103,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,298.90/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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