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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 382.23 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 382.23 and 151.65 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 382.23 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/382.23 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 382.23 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 57,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,965.18/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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