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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 383.70 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 383.70 and 118.89 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 383.70 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/383.70 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 383.70 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 45,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,618.09/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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