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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 381.31 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 381.31 and 145.97 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 381.31 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/381.31 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 381.31 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 55,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658.98/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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