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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 380.85 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 380.85 and 151.84 is: 227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 380.85 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/380.85 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 380.85 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 57,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,828.26/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.20

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