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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 396.38 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 396.38 and 254.18 is: 379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 396.38 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/396.38 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 396.38 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 100,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,751.87/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.05

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