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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.40 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.40 and 159.48 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.40 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.40 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.40 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 61,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,144.63/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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