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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 352.33 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 352.33 and 150.42 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 352.33 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/352.33 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 352.33 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 52,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,997.48/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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