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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.75, 383.21 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.75, 383.21 and 183.66 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 383.21 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/383.21 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 383.21 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 70,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,380.35/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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