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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 350.88 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 350.88 and 156.03 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 350.88 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/350.88 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 350.88 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 54,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,747.81/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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