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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 382.68 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 382.68 and 145.65 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 382.68 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/382.68 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 382.68 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 55,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,737.34/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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