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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 351.88 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 351.88 and 150.10 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 351.88 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/351.88 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 351.88 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 52,817.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,817.91/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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