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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 383.18 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 383.18 and 191.61 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 383.18 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/383.18 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 383.18 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 73,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,420.16/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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