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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 352.20 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 352.20 and 150.20 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 352.20 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/352.20 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 352.20 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 52,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,901.70/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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