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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 383.88 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 383.88 and 190.92 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 383.88 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/383.88 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 383.88 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 73,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,290.37/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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