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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 382.85 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 382.85 and 203.96 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 382.85 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/382.85 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 382.85 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 78,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,083.15/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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