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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 380.13 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 380.13 and 237.84 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 380.13 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/380.13 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 380.13 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 90,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,410.12/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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