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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 353.07 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 353.07 and 154.94 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 353.07 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/353.07 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 353.07 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 54,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702.90/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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