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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.26 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.26 and 251.08 is: 376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.26 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.26 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.26 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 99,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,995.12/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.63

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