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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 351.90 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 351.90 and 215.49 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 351.90 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/351.90 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 351.90 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 75,830.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,830.93/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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