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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 381.90 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 381.90 and 146.44 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 381.90 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/381.90 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 381.90 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 55,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,925.44/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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