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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 382.12 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 382.12 and 151.88 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 382.12 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/382.12 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 382.12 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 58,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,034.10/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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