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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 383.49 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 383.49 and 186.72 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 383.49 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/383.49 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 383.49 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 71,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,605.25/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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