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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 351.81 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 351.81 and 156.83 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 351.81 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/351.81 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 351.81 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 55,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172.60/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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