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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 381.44 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 381.44 and 146.20 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 381.44 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/381.44 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 381.44 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 55,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,766.53/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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