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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 350.87 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 350.87 and 245.92 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 350.87 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/350.87 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 350.87 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 86,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,285.95/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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