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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 352.77 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 352.77 and 185.88 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 352.77 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/352.77 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 352.77 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 65,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,572.89/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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