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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 382.19 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 382.19 and 178.05 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 382.19 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/382.19 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 382.19 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 68,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,048.04/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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