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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 381.65 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 381.65 and 151.83 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 381.65 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/381.65 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 381.65 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 57,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,945.16/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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