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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.31, 382.96 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.31, 382.96 and 182.51 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.31 : 382.96 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.31/382.96 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.31x = 382.96 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.31x = 69,894.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,894.03/255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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