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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.63, 397.92 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.63, 397.92 and 250.64 is: 375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.63 : 397.92 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.63/397.92 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.63x = 397.92 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.63x = 99,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,734.67/265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.47

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