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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 351.36 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 351.36 and 151.12 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 351.36 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/351.36 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 351.36 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 53,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,097.52/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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