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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 350.55 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 350.55 and 155.81 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 350.55 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/350.55 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 350.55 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 54,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,620.07/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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