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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.61, 382.80 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.61, 382.80 and 204.29 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.61 : 382.80 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.61/382.80 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.61x = 382.80 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.61x = 78,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,202.21/255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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