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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 382.32 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 382.32 and 200.80 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 382.32 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/382.32 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 382.32 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 76,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,769.86/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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