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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 383.14 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 383.14 and 210.06 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 383.14 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/383.14 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 383.14 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 80,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,482.39/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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