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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.25 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.25 and 186.50 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.25 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.25 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.25 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 71,291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,291.05/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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