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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 350.56 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 350.56 and 150.56 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 350.56 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/350.56 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 350.56 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 52,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780.31/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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