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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 382.56 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 382.56 and 204.62 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 382.56 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/382.56 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 382.56 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 78,279.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,279.43/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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