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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.61, 382.60 and 204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.61, 382.60 and 204.31 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.61 : 382.60 = 204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.61/382.60 = 204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.61x = 382.60 × 204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.61x = 78,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,169.01/255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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