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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 398.16 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 398.16 and 251.67 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 398.16 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/398.16 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 398.16 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 100,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,204.93/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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