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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 353.27 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 353.27 and 151.05 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 353.27 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/353.27 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 353.27 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 53,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,361.43/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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