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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 380.79 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 380.79 and 151.16 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 380.79 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/380.79 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 380.79 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 57,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,560.22/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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