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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 351.63 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 351.63 and 155.24 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 351.63 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/351.63 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 351.63 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 54,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587.92/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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