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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.69, 382.54 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.69, 382.54 and 152.17 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.69 : 382.54 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.69/382.54 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.69x = 382.54 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.69x = 58,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211.78/254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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