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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 382.12 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 382.12 and 151.89 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 382.12 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/382.12 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 382.12 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 58,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,039.45/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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