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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.01, 380.19 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.01, 380.19 and 145.47 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.01 : 380.19 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.01/380.19 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.01x = 380.19 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.01x = 55,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,306.24/254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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