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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 352.77 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 352.77 and 156.09 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 352.77 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/352.77 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 352.77 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 55,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063.87/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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