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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 383.55 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 383.55 and 101.55 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 383.55 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/383.55 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 383.55 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 38,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,949.50/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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