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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 352.71 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 352.71 and 150.75 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 352.71 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/352.71 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 352.71 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 53,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,171.03/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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