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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 352.82 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 352.82 and 150.81 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 352.82 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/352.82 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 352.82 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 53,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,206.27/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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