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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.85, 353.27 and 206.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.85, 353.27 and 206.95 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.85 : 353.27 = 206.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.85/353.27 = 206.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.85x = 353.27 × 206.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.85x = 73,109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,109.23/255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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