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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 380.87 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 380.87 and 146.07 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 380.87 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/380.87 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 380.87 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 55,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632.95/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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