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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 382.26 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 382.26 and 186.27 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 382.26 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/382.26 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 382.26 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 71,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,203.57/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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