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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 380.52 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 380.52 and 156.24 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 380.52 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/380.52 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 380.52 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 59,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,452.44/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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