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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.13, 352.03 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.13, 352.03 and 156.92 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.13 : 352.03 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.13/352.03 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.13x = 352.03 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.13x = 55,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,240.55/255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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