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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.82, 352.87 and 156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.82, 352.87 and 156.19 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.82 : 352.87 = 156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.82/352.87 = 156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.82x = 352.87 × 156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.82x = 55,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114.37/255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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