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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 398.52 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 398.52 and 251.40 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 398.52 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/398.52 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 398.52 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 100,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,187.93/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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