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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 382.57 and 201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 382.57 and 201.59 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 382.57 = 201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/382.57 = 201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 382.57 × 201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 77,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,122.29/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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