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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381.60 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381.60 and 146.10 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381.60 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381.60 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381.60 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 55,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751.76/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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