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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 381.17 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 381.17 and 145.83 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 381.17 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/381.17 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 381.17 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 55,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,586.02/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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