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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 380.69 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 380.69 and 145.78 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 380.69 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/380.69 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 380.69 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 55,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,496.99/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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