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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 382.00 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 382.00 and 157.20 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 382.00 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/382.00 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 382.00 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 60,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,047.70/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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