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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 353.12 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 353.12 and 150.96 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 353.12 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/353.12 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 353.12 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 53,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,306.24/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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