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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.74, 383.42 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.74, 383.42 and 207.86 is: 311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.74 : 383.42 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.74/383.42 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.74x = 383.42 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.74x = 79,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,696.28/255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.64

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