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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 352.59 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 352.59 and 150.63 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 352.59 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/352.59 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 352.59 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 53,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,110.63/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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