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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.33 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.33 and 97.25 is: 145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.33 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.33 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.33 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 37,277.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277.17/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.87

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