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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 352.44 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 352.44 and 150.49 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 352.44 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/352.44 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 352.44 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 53,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,038.70/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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