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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 383.25 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 383.25 and 118.50 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 383.25 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/383.25 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 383.25 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 45,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,415.13/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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