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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.00, 382.31 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.00, 382.31 and 118.01 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.00 : 382.31 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.00/382.31 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.00x = 382.31 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.00x = 45,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117.21/255.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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