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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 383.33 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 383.33 and 187.92 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 383.33 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/383.33 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 383.33 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 72,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,032.52/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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