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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.99, 395.84 and 256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.99, 395.84 and 256.27 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.99 : 395.84 = 256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.99/395.84 = 256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.99x = 395.84 × 256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.99x = 101,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,441.92/265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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