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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 351 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 351 and 154.81 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 351 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/351 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 351 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 54,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,338.31/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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