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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.43 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.43 and 152.39 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.43 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.43 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.43 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 58,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,279.84/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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