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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 383.04 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 383.04 and 185.30 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 383.04 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/383.04 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 383.04 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 70,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,978.27/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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