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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 382.20 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 382.20 and 190 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 382.20 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/382.20 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 382.20 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 72,618
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,618/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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