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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 381.38 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 381.38 and 157 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 381.38 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/381.38 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 381.38 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 59,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,876.66/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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