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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 352.66 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 352.66 and 150.64 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 352.66 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/352.66 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 352.66 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 53,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123.44/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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