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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.90 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.90 and 159.14 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.90 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.90 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.90 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 60,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,934.71/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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