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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.43, 383.87 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.43, 383.87 and 152.74 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.43 : 383.87 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.43/383.87 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.43x = 383.87 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.43x = 58,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,632.30/255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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