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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 382.50 and 201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 382.50 and 201.09 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 382.50 = 201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/382.50 = 201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 382.50 × 201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 76,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,916.93/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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