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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.80, 353.07 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.80, 353.07 and 150.94 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.80 : 353.07 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.80/353.07 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.80x = 353.07 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.80x = 53,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,293.82/255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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