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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 381.03 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 381.03 and 145.84 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 381.03 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/381.03 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 381.03 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 55,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,569.42/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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