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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.37 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.37 and 187.26 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.37 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.37 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.37 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 71,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,789.87/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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