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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.79, 383.79 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.79, 383.79 and 153.13 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.79 : 383.79 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.79/383.79 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.79x = 383.79 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.79x = 58,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,769.76/255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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