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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 352.01 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 352.01 and 155.46 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 352.01 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/352.01 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 352.01 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 54,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722.70/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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