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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 380.69 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 380.69 and 145.93 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 380.69 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/380.69 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 380.69 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 55,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551.46/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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