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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 381.89 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 381.89 and 239.38 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 381.89 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/381.89 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 381.89 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 91,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,416.83/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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