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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 383.62 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 383.62 and 183.44 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 383.62 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/383.62 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 383.62 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 70,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,371.25/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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