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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 383.83 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 383.83 and 187.90 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 383.83 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/383.83 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 383.83 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 72,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,121.66/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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