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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 381.06 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 381.06 and 158.01 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 381.06 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/381.06 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 381.06 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 60,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,211.29/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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