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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.08 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.08 and 152.04 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.08 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.08 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.08 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 58,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,091.44/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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