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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.00, 350.44 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.00, 350.44 and 155.65 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.00 : 350.44 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.00/350.44 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.00x = 350.44 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.00x = 54,545.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545.21/254.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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