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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.55, 352.23 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.55, 352.23 and 203.01 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.55 : 352.23 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.55/352.23 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.55x = 352.23 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.55x = 71,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,506.21/255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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