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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 351.40 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 351.40 and 156.40 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 351.40 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/351.40 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 351.40 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 54,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,958.96/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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