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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 351.87 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 351.87 and 215.88 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 351.87 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/351.87 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 351.87 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 75,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,961.70/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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