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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.25, 352.25 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.25, 352.25 and 150.31 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.25 : 352.25 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.25/352.25 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.25x = 352.25 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.25x = 52,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,944.97/255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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