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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 381.18 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 381.18 and 151.24 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 381.18 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/381.18 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 381.18 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 57,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,649.66/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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