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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 351.32 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 351.32 and 156.36 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 351.32 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/351.32 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 351.32 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 54,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,932.40/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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