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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 352.52 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 352.52 and 150.62 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 352.52 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/352.52 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 352.52 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 53,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,094.61/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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