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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.29, 351.08 and 156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.29, 351.08 and 156.21 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.29 : 351.08 = 156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.29/351.08 = 156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.29x = 351.08 × 156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.29x = 54,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,843.55/254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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