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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.76 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.76 and 207.84 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.76 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.76 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.76 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 79,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,760.68/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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