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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 382.73 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 382.73 and 204.35 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 382.73 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/382.73 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 382.73 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 78,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,207.94/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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