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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.26, 1,260.12 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.26, 1,260.12 and 255.14 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.26 : 1,260.12 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.26/1,260.12 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.26x = 1,260.12 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.26x = 321,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,507.02/840.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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