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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 380.61 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 380.61 and 234.90 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 380.61 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/380.61 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 380.61 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 89,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,405.29/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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