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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 353.04 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 353.04 and 150.96 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 353.04 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/353.04 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 353.04 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 53,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294.92/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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