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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 351.95 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 351.95 and 185.11 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 351.95 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/351.95 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 351.95 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 65,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,147.66/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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