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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 352.02 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 352.02 and 150.16 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 352.02 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/352.02 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 352.02 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 52,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,856.81/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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