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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 382.33 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 382.33 and 156.18 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 382.33 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/382.33 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 382.33 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 59,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,713.93/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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