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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.21 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.21 and 151.55 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.21 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.21 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.21 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 58,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,073.94/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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