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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 383.58 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 383.58 and 153.03 is: 229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 383.58 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/383.58 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 383.58 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 58,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699.25/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.63

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