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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 353.28 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 353.28 and 151.16 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 353.28 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/353.28 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 353.28 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 53,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,400.04/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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