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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 381.63 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 381.63 and 144.79 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 381.63 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/381.63 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 381.63 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 55,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255.24/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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