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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.83, 353.01 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.83, 353.01 and 152.33 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.83 : 353.01 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.83/353.01 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.83x = 353.01 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.83x = 53,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,774.01/255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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