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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.80, 383.29 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.80, 383.29 and 249.05 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.80 : 383.29 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.80/383.29 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.80x = 383.29 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.80x = 95,458.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,458.37/255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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