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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 382.02 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 382.02 and 151.91 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 382.02 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/382.02 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 382.02 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 58,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,032.66/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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