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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 383.27 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 383.27 and 152.96 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 383.27 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/383.27 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 383.27 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 58,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,622.30/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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