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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 351.84 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 351.84 and 151.59 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 351.84 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/351.84 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 351.84 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 53,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,335.43/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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