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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 350.94 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 350.94 and 156.10 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 350.94 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/350.94 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 350.94 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 54,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,781.73/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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