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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 352.68 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 352.68 and 150.67 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 352.68 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/352.68 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 352.68 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 53,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,138.30/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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