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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.40, 382.56 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.40, 382.56 and 158.92 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.40 : 382.56 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.40/382.56 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.40x = 382.56 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.40x = 60,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,796.44/255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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