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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 351.26 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 351.26 and 155.00 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 351.26 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/351.26 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 351.26 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 54,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,443.54/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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