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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 381.23 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 381.23 and 146.70 is: 220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 381.23 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/381.23 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 381.23 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 55,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,926.44/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.04

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