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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 381.14 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 381.14 and 97.96 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 381.14 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/381.14 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 381.14 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 37,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336.47/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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