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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 350.62 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 350.62 and 154.50 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 350.62 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/350.62 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 350.62 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 54,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,170.79/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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