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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 380.67 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 380.67 and 145.56 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 380.67 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/380.67 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 380.67 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 55,410.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,410.33/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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