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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 383.08 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 383.08 and 182.57 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 383.08 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/383.08 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 383.08 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 69,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,938.92/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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