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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 381.23 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 381.23 and 145.79 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 381.23 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/381.23 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 381.23 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 55,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,576.89/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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