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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 351.96 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 351.96 and 189.36 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 351.96 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/351.96 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 351.96 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 66,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,647.15/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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