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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 380.70 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 380.70 and 145.61 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 380.70 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/380.70 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 380.70 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 55,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431.82/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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