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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 365.60 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 365.60 and 251.20 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 365.60 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/365.60 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 365.60 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 91,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,838.72/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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