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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 404.19 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 404.19 and 255.84 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 404.19 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/404.19 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 404.19 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 103,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,407.97/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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