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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 352.42 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 352.42 and 185.10 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 352.42 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/352.42 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 352.42 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 65,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,232.94/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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