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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.85, 383.81 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.85, 383.81 and 99.68 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.85 : 383.81 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.85/383.81 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.85x = 383.81 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.85x = 38,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258.18/255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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