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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.97, 384.15 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.97, 384.15 and 187.67 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.97 : 384.15 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.97/384.15 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.97x = 384.15 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.97x = 72,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,092.96/255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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