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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 351.72 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 351.72 and 150 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 351.72 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/351.72 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 351.72 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 52,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,758.00/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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