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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 383.15 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 383.15 and 118.50 is: 177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 383.15 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/383.15 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 383.15 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 45,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403.28/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.80

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