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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 352.81 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 352.81 and 200.48 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 352.81 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/352.81 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 352.81 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 70,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728.71/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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