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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.77, 382.29 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.77, 382.29 and 152.25 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.77 : 382.29 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.77/382.29 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.77x = 382.29 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.77x = 58,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203.65/254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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