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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 383.12 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 383.12 and 151.25 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 383.12 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/383.12 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 383.12 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 57,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,944.80/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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