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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 380.55 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 380.55 and 151.39 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 380.55 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/380.55 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 380.55 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 57,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,611.66/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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