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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 350.64 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 350.64 and 155.85 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 350.64 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/350.64 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 350.64 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 54,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,647.24/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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