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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 351.83 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 351.83 and 150.02 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 351.83 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/351.83 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 351.83 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 52,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780.66/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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