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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 352.98 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 352.98 and 200.35 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 352.98 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/352.98 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 352.98 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 70,719.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,719.54/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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