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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 383.00 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 383.00 and 187.08 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 383.00 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/383.00 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 383.00 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 71,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,649.27/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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