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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 384.14 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 384.14 and 153.24 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 384.14 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/384.14 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 384.14 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 58,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,866.72/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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