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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.11, 352.07 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.11, 352.07 and 155.51 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.11 : 352.07 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.11/352.07 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.11x = 352.07 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.11x = 54,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,750.51/255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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