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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.99, 352.77 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.99, 352.77 and 185.97 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.99 : 352.77 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.99/352.77 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.99x = 352.77 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.99x = 65,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,604.53/255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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