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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 383.03 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 383.03 and 118.31 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 383.03 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/383.03 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 383.03 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 45,313.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,313.77/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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