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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 366.21 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 366.21 and 254.25 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 366.21 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/366.21 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 366.21 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 93,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,108.89/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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