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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 382.04 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 382.04 and 152.10 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 382.04 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/382.04 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 382.04 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 58,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,108.28/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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