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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 381.13 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 381.13 and 151.44 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 381.13 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/381.13 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 381.13 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 57,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,716.52/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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