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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 383.99 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 383.99 and 239.88 is: 361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 383.99 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/383.99 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 383.99 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 92,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,109.60/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.58

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