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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.58, 380.94 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.58, 380.94 and 151.92 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.58 : 380.94 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.58/380.94 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.58x = 380.94 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.58x = 57,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,872.40/254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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