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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 381.26 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 381.26 and 145.98 is: 218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 381.26 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/381.26 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 381.26 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 55,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,655.60/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.75

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