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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 381.36 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 381.36 and 144.78 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 381.36 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/381.36 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 381.36 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 55,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,213.30/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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