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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 383.40 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 383.40 and 186.30 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 383.40 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/383.40 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 383.40 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 71,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,427.42/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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