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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 351.68 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 351.68 and 199.72 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 351.68 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/351.68 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 351.68 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 70,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,237.53/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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