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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 350.94 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 350.94 and 150.78 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 350.94 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/350.94 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 350.94 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 52,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,914.73/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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