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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 350.64 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 350.64 and 155.78 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 350.64 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/350.64 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 350.64 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 54,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,624.16/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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