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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 381.51 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 381.51 and 146.00 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 381.51 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/381.51 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 381.51 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 55,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,701.41/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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