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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 352.26 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 352.26 and 157 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 352.26 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/352.26 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 352.26 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 55,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,304.82/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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