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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 382.80 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 382.80 and 191.36 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 382.80 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/382.80 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 382.80 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 73,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,252.61/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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