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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 383.93 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 383.93 and 187.89 is: 281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 383.93 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/383.93 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 383.93 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 72,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,135.67/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.86

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