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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 353.13 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 353.13 and 154.98 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 353.13 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/353.13 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 353.13 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 54,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728.09/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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