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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 383.49 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 383.49 and 153.11 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 383.49 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/383.49 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 383.49 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 58,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,714.24/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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