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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 352.11 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 352.11 and 150.27 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 352.11 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/352.11 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 352.11 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 52,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911.57/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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