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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 383.40 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 383.40 and 183.18 is: 275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 383.40 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/383.40 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 383.40 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 70,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,231.21/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.03

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