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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 381.80 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 381.80 and 151.40 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 381.80 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/381.80 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 381.80 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 57,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801.85/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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