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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 383.18 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 383.18 and 209.82 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 383.18 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/383.18 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 383.18 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 80,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,398.83/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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