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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 381.12 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 381.12 and 146.16 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 381.12 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/381.12 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 381.12 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 55,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,704.50/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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