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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.13, 382.56 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.13, 382.56 and 159.01 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.13 : 382.56 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.13/382.56 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.13x = 382.56 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.13x = 60,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,830.87/255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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