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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 383.10 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 383.10 and 159.40 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 383.10 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/383.10 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 383.10 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 61,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066.14/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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