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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 352.68 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 352.68 and 157.40 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 352.68 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/352.68 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 352.68 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 55,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,511.83/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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