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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 350.69 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 350.69 and 155.88 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 350.69 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/350.69 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 350.69 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 54,664.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,664.78/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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