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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 383.80 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 383.80 and 208.16 is: 312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 383.80 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/383.80 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 383.80 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 79,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,891.81/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.47

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