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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381.51 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381.51 and 144.55 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381.51 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381.51 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381.51 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 55,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,147.75/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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