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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 350.93 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 350.93 and 156.09 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 350.93 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/350.93 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 350.93 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 54,778.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,778.37/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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