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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 380.86 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 380.86 and 157.56 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 380.86 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/380.86 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 380.86 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 60,008.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,008.30/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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