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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 381 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 381 and 144.33 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 381 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/381 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 381 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 54,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,989.73/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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