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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 351.07 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 351.07 and 154.91 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 351.07 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/351.07 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 351.07 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 54,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,382.50/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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