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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 383.80 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 383.80 and 118.95 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 383.80 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/383.80 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 383.80 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 45,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,653.01/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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