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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 351.94 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 351.94 and 185.33 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 351.94 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/351.94 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 351.94 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 65,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,225.04/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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