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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 384.12 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 384.12 and 249.84 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 384.12 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/384.12 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 384.12 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 95,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,968.54/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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