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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.81, 382.55 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.81, 382.55 and 190.86 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.81 : 382.55 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.81/382.55 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.81x = 382.55 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.81x = 73,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,013.49/255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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