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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 383.55 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 383.55 and 189.53 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 383.55 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/383.55 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 383.55 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 72,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,694.23/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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