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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 390.04 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 390.04 and 255.40 is: 383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 390.04 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/390.04 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 390.04 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 99,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,616.22/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.17

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