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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 381.11 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 381.11 and 146.01 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 381.11 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/381.11 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 381.11 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 55,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645.87/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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