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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 381.40 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 381.40 and 146.08 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 381.40 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/381.40 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 381.40 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 55,714.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,714.91/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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