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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 381.96 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 381.96 and 146.41 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 381.96 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/381.96 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 381.96 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 55,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,922.76/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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