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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 351 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 351 and 150.92 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 351 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/351 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 351 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 52,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972.92/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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