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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.75, 352.82 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.75, 352.82 and 185.63 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 352.82 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/352.82 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 352.82 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 65,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,493.98/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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