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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.29, 351.03 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.29, 351.03 and 154.75 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.29 : 351.03 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.29/351.03 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.29x = 351.03 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.29x = 54,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,321.89/254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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