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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 382.56 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 382.56 and 118.12 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 382.56 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/382.56 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 382.56 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 45,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187.99/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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