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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 351.78 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 351.78 and 150.06 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 351.78 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/351.78 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 351.78 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 52,788.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,788.11/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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