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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 396.88 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 396.88 and 245.40 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 396.88 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/396.88 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 396.88 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 97,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,394.35/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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