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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 352.47 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 352.47 and 150.56 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 352.47 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/352.47 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 352.47 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 53,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066.12/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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