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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 350.88 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 350.88 and 156.02 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 350.88 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/350.88 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 350.88 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 54,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,744.30/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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