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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 350.73 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 350.73 and 155.95 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 350.73 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/350.73 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 350.73 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 54,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,696.34/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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