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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 350.87 and 156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 350.87 and 156.01 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 350.87 = 156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/350.87 = 156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 350.87 × 156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 54,736.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,736.69/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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