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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 383.96 and 185.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 383.96 and 185.91 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 383.96 = 185.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/383.96 = 185.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 383.96 × 185.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 71,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,382.14/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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