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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 351.93 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 351.93 and 151.66 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 351.93 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/351.93 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 351.93 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 53,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373.70/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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