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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 382.19 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 382.19 and 146.34 is: 219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 382.19 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/382.19 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 382.19 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 55,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,928.95/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.55

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