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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.37, 383.11 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.37, 383.11 and 185.35 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.37 : 383.11 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.37/383.11 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.37x = 383.11 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.37x = 71,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,010.32/255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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