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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.99, 382.08 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.99, 382.08 and 152.03 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.99 : 382.08 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.99/382.08 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.99x = 382.08 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.99x = 58,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,087.62/254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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