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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 380.94 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 380.94 and 151.56 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 380.94 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/380.94 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 380.94 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 57,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,735.27/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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