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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 381.16 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 381.16 and 145.86 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 381.16 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/381.16 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 381.16 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 55,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,596.00/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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