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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 353.03 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 353.03 and 150.95 is: 208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 353.03 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/353.03 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 353.03 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 53,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,287.36/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.27

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