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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 381 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 381 and 145.88 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 381 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/381 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 381 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 55,578.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,578.38/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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