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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 350.82 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 350.82 and 155.94 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 350.82 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/350.82 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 350.82 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 54,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,706.87/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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