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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.67 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.67 and 146.75 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.67 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.67 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.67 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 56,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156.82/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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