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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 383.02 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 383.02 and 182.36 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 383.02 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/383.02 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 383.02 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 69,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,847.53/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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