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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 352.31 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 352.31 and 202.89 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 352.31 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/352.31 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 352.31 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 71,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,479.16/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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