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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.51, 383.61 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.51, 383.61 and 151.59 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.51 : 383.61 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.51/383.61 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.51x = 383.61 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.51x = 58,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,148.93/255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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