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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 383.55 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 383.55 and 204.35 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 383.55 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/383.55 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 383.55 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 78,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,376.52/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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