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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 383.03 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 383.03 and 253.97 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 383.03 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/383.03 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 383.03 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 97,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,274.94/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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