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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.74, 352.99 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.74, 352.99 and 203.37 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.74 : 352.99 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.74/352.99 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.74x = 352.99 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.74x = 71,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,787.07/255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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