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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 389.20 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 389.20 and 255.30 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 389.20 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/389.20 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 389.20 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 99,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,362.76/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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