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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 351.90 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 351.90 and 205.62 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 351.90 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/351.90 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 351.90 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 72,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,357.68/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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