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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 382.82 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 382.82 and 243.87 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 382.82 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/382.82 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 382.82 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 93,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,358.31/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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