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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.79, 352.97 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.79, 352.97 and 156.26 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.79 : 352.97 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.79/352.97 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.79x = 352.97 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.79x = 55,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153.64/255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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