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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.41, 352.46 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.41, 352.46 and 150.50 is: 207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.41 : 352.46 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.41/352.46 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.41x = 352.46 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.41x = 53,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,045.23/255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.69

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