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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 350.77 and 156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 350.77 and 156.01 is: 215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 350.77 = 156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/350.77 = 156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 350.77 × 156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 54,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723.63/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.28

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