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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 351.91 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 351.91 and 150.09 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 351.91 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/351.91 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 351.91 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 52,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,817.04/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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