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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 382.07 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 382.07 and 152.16 is: 228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 382.07 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/382.07 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 382.07 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 58,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,136.15/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.15

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