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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381.52 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381.52 and 151.68 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381.52 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381.52 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381.52 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 57,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,868.95/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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