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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.24, 351.96 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.24, 351.96 and 208.26 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.24 : 351.96 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.24/351.96 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.24x = 351.96 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.24x = 73,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,299.19/255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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