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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.26, 381.94 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.26, 381.94 and 152.60 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.26 : 381.94 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.26/381.94 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.26x = 381.94 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.26x = 58,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,284.04/255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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