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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 384.04 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 384.04 and 204.73 is: 307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 384.04 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/384.04 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 384.04 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 78,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,623.81/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.66

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