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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 351.38 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 351.38 and 156.38 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 351.38 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/351.38 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 351.38 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 54,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,948.80/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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