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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 352.96 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 352.96 and 200.30 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 352.96 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/352.96 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 352.96 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 70,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,695.62/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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