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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 352 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 352 and 150.18 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 352 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/352 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 352 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 52,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,863.36/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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