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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 381.75 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 381.75 and 157.55 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 381.75 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/381.75 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 381.75 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 60,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,144.71/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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