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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 381.33 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 381.33 and 152.03 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 381.33 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/381.33 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 381.33 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 57,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,971.69/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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