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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 352.56 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 352.56 and 150.57 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 352.56 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/352.56 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 352.56 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 53,084.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,084.96/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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