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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 383.16 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 383.16 and 145.68 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 383.16 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/383.16 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 383.16 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 55,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,818.75/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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