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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 350.93 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 350.93 and 156.03 is: 215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 350.93 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/350.93 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 350.93 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 54,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754.83/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.28

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