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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.79, 352.36 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.79, 352.36 and 203.31 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.79 : 352.36 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.79/352.36 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.79x = 352.36 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.79x = 71,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,638.31/255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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