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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 381.60 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 381.60 and 157.08 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 381.60 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/381.60 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 381.60 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 59,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,941.73/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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