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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.37, 382.81 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.37, 382.81 and 152.68 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.37 : 382.81 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.37/382.81 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.37x = 382.81 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.37x = 58,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,447.43/255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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