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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.23, 381.21 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.23, 381.21 and 145.96 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.23 : 381.21 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.23/381.21 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.23x = 381.21 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.23x = 55,641.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,641.41/254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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