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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 382.02 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 382.02 and 151.57 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 382.02 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/382.02 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 382.02 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 57,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,902.77/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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