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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 380.52 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 380.52 and 151.32 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 380.52 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/380.52 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 380.52 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 57,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,580.29/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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