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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 399.40 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 399.40 and 254.42 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 399.40 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/399.40 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 399.40 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 101,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,615.35/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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