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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 380.85 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 380.85 and 151.54 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 380.85 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/380.85 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 380.85 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 57,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,714.01/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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