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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 353.03 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 353.03 and 156.26 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 353.03 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/353.03 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 353.03 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 55,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,164.57/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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