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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 381.14 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 381.14 and 146.14 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 381.14 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/381.14 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 381.14 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 55,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,699.80/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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