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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 382.23 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 382.23 and 151.92 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 382.23 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/382.23 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 382.23 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 58,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,068.38/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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