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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 380.44 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 380.44 and 151.60 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 380.44 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/380.44 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 380.44 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 57,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,674.70/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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