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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 382.80 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 382.80 and 182.56 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 382.80 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/382.80 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 382.80 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 69,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,883.97/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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