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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.57, 383.24 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.57, 383.24 and 182.42 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.57 : 383.24 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.57/383.24 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.57x = 383.24 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.57x = 69,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,907.81/255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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