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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 352.31 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 352.31 and 185.33 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 352.31 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/352.31 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 352.31 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 65,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,293.61/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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