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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 383.31 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 383.31 and 183.59 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 383.31 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/383.31 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 383.31 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 70,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,369.97/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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