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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 381.95 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 381.95 and 98.46 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 381.95 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/381.95 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 381.95 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 37,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,607.74/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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