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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.37, 351.66 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.37, 351.66 and 189.76 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.37 : 351.66 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.37/351.66 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.37x = 351.66 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.37x = 66,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,731.00/255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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