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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 382.50 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 382.50 and 186.60 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 382.50 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/382.50 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 382.50 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 71,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,374.50/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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