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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.64, 382.88 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.64, 382.88 and 187.00 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.64 : 382.88 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.64/382.88 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.64x = 382.88 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.64x = 71,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,596.48/255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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