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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 381.53 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 381.53 and 235.90 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 381.53 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/381.53 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 381.53 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 90,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,002.93/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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