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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 352.10 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 352.10 and 185.46 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 352.10 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/352.10 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 352.10 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 65,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,299.54/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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