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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 381.30 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 381.30 and 158.04 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 381.30 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/381.30 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 381.30 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 60,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,260.65/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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