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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 350.58 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 350.58 and 155.84 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 350.58 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/350.58 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 350.58 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 54,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,634.39/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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