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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 383.10 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 383.10 and 183.42 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 383.10 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/383.10 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 383.10 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 70,268.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,268.20/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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