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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 351.04 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 351.04 and 156.07 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 351.04 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/351.04 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 351.04 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 54,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,786.81/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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