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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 350.71 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 350.71 and 155.94 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 350.71 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/350.71 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 350.71 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 54,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,689.33/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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