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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 352.05 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 352.05 and 150.07 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 352.05 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/352.05 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 352.05 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 52,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832.85/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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