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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 382.20 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 382.20 and 201.34 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 382.20 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/382.20 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 382.20 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 76,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,952.15/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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