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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 397.91 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 397.91 and 251.51 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 397.91 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/397.91 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 397.91 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 100,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,076.98/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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