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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 350.69 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 350.69 and 155.86 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 350.69 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/350.69 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 350.69 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 54,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,656.89/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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