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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.79 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.79 and 188.22 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.79 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.79 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.79 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 72,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,236.95/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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