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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 383.80 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 383.80 and 207.62 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 383.80 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/383.80 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 383.80 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 79,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,684.56/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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