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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 380.32 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 380.32 and 249.74 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 380.32 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/380.32 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 380.32 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 94,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,981.12/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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