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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.01, 350.55 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.01, 350.55 and 154.49 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.01 : 350.55 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.01/350.55 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.01x = 350.55 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.01x = 54,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157.42/254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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