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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 381.16 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 381.16 and 151.45 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 381.16 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/381.16 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 381.16 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 57,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725.92/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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