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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 382.32 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 382.32 and 201.42 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 382.32 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/382.32 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 382.32 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 77,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,006.89/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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