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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 351.36 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 351.36 and 151.20 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 351.36 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/351.36 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 351.36 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 53,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,125.63/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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