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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.94, 383.43 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.94, 383.43 and 253.10 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.94 : 383.43 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.94/383.43 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.94x = 383.43 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.94x = 97,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,046.13/255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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