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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 383.22 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 383.22 and 159.60 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 383.22 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/383.22 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 383.22 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 61,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161.91/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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