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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 381.66 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 381.66 and 146.12 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 381.66 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/381.66 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 381.66 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 55,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768.16/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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