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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.47, 383.33 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.47, 383.33 and 158.13 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.47 : 383.33 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.47/383.33 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.47x = 383.33 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.47x = 60,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,616.37/255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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