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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 379.14 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 379.14 and 244.98 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 379.14 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/379.14 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 379.14 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 92,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,881.72/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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