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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.97, 353.11 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.97, 353.11 and 151.05 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.97 : 353.11 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.97/353.11 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.97x = 353.11 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.97x = 53,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,337.27/255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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