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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 352.98 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 352.98 and 206.48 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 352.98 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/352.98 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 352.98 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 72,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,883.31/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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