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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 381.74 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 381.74 and 156.90 is: 235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 381.74 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/381.74 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 381.74 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 59,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,894.48/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.61

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