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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 383.14 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 383.14 and 116.68 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 383.14 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/383.14 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 383.14 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 44,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,704.78/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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