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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 352.25 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 352.25 and 157.19 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 352.25 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/352.25 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 352.25 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 55,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,370.18/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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