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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 382.57 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 382.57 and 212.92 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 382.57 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/382.57 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 382.57 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 81,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,456.80/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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