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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 382.35 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 382.35 and 145.40 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 382.35 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/382.35 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 382.35 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 55,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591.78/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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