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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 390.05 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 390.05 and 255.40 is: 383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 390.05 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/390.05 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 390.05 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 99,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,618.77/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.16

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