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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 382.50 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 382.50 and 187.02 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 382.50 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/382.50 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 382.50 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 71,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,535.15/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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