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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.26, 382.68 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.26, 382.68 and 118.20 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.26 : 382.68 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.26/382.68 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.26x = 382.68 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.26x = 45,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,232.78/255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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