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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 351.06 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 351.06 and 156.14 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 351.06 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/351.06 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 351.06 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 54,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,814.51/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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