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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 381.89 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 381.89 and 146.13 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 381.89 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/381.89 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 381.89 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 55,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,805.59/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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