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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 381.33 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 381.33 and 190.05 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 381.33 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/381.33 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 381.33 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 72,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,470.34/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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