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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 353.14 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 353.14 and 151.01 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 353.14 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/353.14 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 353.14 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 53,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,327.67/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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