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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 351.25 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 351.25 and 156.32 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 351.25 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/351.25 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 351.25 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 54,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,905.77/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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