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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.58, 381.94 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.58, 381.94 and 146.45 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.58 : 381.94 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.58/381.94 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.58x = 381.94 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.58x = 55,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,935.11/254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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