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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 351.04 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 351.04 and 156.12 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 351.04 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/351.04 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 351.04 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 54,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,804.36/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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