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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 352.35 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 352.35 and 150.44 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 352.35 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/352.35 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 352.35 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 53,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,005.77/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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