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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 382.14 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 382.14 and 251.88 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 382.14 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/382.14 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 382.14 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 96,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,253.42/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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