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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 353.11 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 353.11 and 151.03 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 353.11 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/353.11 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 353.11 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 53,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,330.20/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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