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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.11, 382.68 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.11, 382.68 and 187.47 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.11 : 382.68 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.11/382.68 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.11x = 382.68 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.11x = 71,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,741.02/255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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