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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 350.54 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 350.54 and 150.52 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 350.54 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/350.54 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 350.54 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 52,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,763.28/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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