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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.75, 382.82 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.75, 382.82 and 203.81 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 382.82 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/382.82 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 382.82 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 78,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,023.25/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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