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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 381.69 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 381.69 and 239.16 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 381.69 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/381.69 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 381.69 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 91,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,284.98/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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