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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 351.93 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 351.93 and 155.49 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 351.93 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/351.93 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 351.93 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 54,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,721.60/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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