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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.05, 352.00 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.05, 352.00 and 155.47 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.05 : 352.00 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.05/352.00 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.05x = 352.00 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.05x = 54,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724.54/255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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