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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 350.69 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 350.69 and 154.58 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 350.69 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/350.69 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 350.69 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 54,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,207.13/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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