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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 381.80 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 381.80 and 156.94 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 381.80 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/381.80 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 381.80 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 59,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,919.69/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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