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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 382.19 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 382.19 and 158.49 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 382.19 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/382.19 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 382.19 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 60,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,572.50/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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