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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.03, 382.01 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.03, 382.01 and 206.07 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.03 : 382.01 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.03/382.01 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.03x = 382.01 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.03x = 78,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,719.77/255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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