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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 352.96 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 352.96 and 200.32 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 352.96 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/352.96 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 352.96 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 70,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,704.95/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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