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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.23, 382.33 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.23, 382.33 and 190.30 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.23 : 382.33 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.23/382.33 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.23x = 382.33 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.23x = 72,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,757.40/255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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