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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 350.76 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 350.76 and 150.72 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 350.76 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/350.76 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 350.76 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 52,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866.55/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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