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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 381.44 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 381.44 and 151.64 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 381.44 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/381.44 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 381.44 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 57,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,839.65/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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