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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 352.41 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 352.41 and 150.43 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 352.41 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/352.41 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 352.41 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 53,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013.04/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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