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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 351.39 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 351.39 and 156.41 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 351.39 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/351.39 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 351.39 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 54,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,959.15/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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