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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 351.12 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 351.12 and 156.25 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 351.12 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/351.12 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 351.12 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 54,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,862.50/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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