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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 382.39 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 382.39 and 159.03 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 382.39 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/382.39 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 382.39 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 60,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811.08/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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