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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 382.95 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 382.95 and 201.84 is: 302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 382.95 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/382.95 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 382.95 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 77,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,294.63/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.12

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