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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.41 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.41 and 151.13 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.41 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.41 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.41 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 53,107.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107.21/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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