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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.89, 366.84 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.89, 366.84 and 254.82 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.89 : 366.84 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.89/366.84 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.89x = 366.84 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.89x = 93,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,478.17/265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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