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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 380.99 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 380.99 and 144.54 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 380.99 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/380.99 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 380.99 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 55,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,067.57/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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