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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.24, 382.98 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.24, 382.98 and 191.64 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.24 : 382.98 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.24/382.98 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.24x = 382.98 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.24x = 73,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,394.29/255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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