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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 379.16 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 379.16 and 155.39 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 379.16 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/379.16 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 379.16 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 58,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916.90/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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