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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 399.20 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 399.20 and 253.80 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 399.20 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/399.20 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 399.20 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 101,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,316.96/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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