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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 353.25 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 353.25 and 151.09 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 353.25 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/353.25 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 353.25 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 53,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,372.04/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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