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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.83 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.83 and 253.13 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.83 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.83 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.83 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 92,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,853.53/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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