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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 351.97 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 351.97 and 150.18 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 351.97 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/351.97 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 351.97 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 52,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,860.11/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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