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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 383.85 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 383.85 and 153.83 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 383.85 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/383.85 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 383.85 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 59,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,047.09/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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