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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 381.03 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 381.03 and 144.37 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 381.03 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/381.03 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 381.03 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 55,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,010.61/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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