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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.99, 383.70 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.99, 383.70 and 183.63 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.99 : 383.70 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.99/383.70 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.99x = 383.70 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.99x = 70,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,460.96/255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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