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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 350.58 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 350.58 and 154.52 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 350.58 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/350.58 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 350.58 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 54,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,169.91/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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