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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.92, 383.16 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.92, 383.16 and 146.92 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.92 : 383.16 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.92/383.16 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.92x = 383.16 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.92x = 56,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,293.87/254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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