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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 381.92 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 381.92 and 145.33 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 381.92 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/381.92 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 381.92 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 55,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504.02/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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