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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.17, 352.12 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.17, 352.12 and 150.28 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.17 : 352.12 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.17/352.12 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.17x = 352.12 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.17x = 52,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,914.46/255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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