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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 350.73 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 350.73 and 155.93 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 350.73 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/350.73 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 350.73 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 54,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,687.58/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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