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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 383.16 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 383.16 and 201.26 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 383.16 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/383.16 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 383.16 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 77,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,114.78/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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