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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 382.88 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 382.88 and 159.09 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 382.88 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/382.88 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 382.88 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 60,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,912.38/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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