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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.13, 351.88 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.13, 351.88 and 185.18 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.13 : 351.88 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.13/351.88 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.13x = 351.88 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.13x = 65,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,158.92/255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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