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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 380.88 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 380.88 and 151.37 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 380.88 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/380.88 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 380.88 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 57,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,651.90/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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