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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.16 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.16 and 90.30 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.16 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.16 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.16 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 34,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,509.05/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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