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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 351.28 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 351.28 and 151.12 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 351.28 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/351.28 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 351.28 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 53,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085.43/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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