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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 395.75 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 395.75 and 256.21 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 395.75 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/395.75 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 395.75 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 101,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,394.76/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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