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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 351.58 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 351.58 and 209.12 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 351.58 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/351.58 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 351.58 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 73,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,521.36/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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