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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.11, 351.59 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.11, 351.59 and 208.31 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.11 : 351.59 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.11/351.59 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.11x = 351.59 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.11x = 73,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,236.91/255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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