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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 382.67 and 145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 382.67 and 145.51 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 382.67 = 145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/382.67 = 145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 382.67 × 145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 55,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,680.40/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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