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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 352.02 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 352.02 and 205.96 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 352.02 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/352.02 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 352.02 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 72,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,502.04/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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