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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.35, 381.42 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.35, 381.42 and 98.15 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.35 : 381.42 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.35/381.42 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.35x = 381.42 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.35x = 37,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436.37/254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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