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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.45 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.45 and 187.37 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.45 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.45 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.45 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 71,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,844.17/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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