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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 352.80 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 352.80 and 150.84 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 352.80 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/352.80 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 352.80 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 53,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,216.35/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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