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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 382.52 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 382.52 and 152.71 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 382.52 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/382.52 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 382.52 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 58,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,411.95/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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