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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 382.65 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 382.65 and 183.18 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 382.65 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/382.65 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 382.65 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 70,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,093.83/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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