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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 384.55 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 384.55 and 249.75 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 384.55 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/384.55 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 384.55 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 96,040.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,040.74/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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