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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 352.04 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 352.04 and 150.14 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 352.04 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/352.04 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 352.04 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 52,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,852.77/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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