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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 381.42 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 381.42 and 151.50 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 381.42 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/381.42 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 381.42 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 57,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,785.13/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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