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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.32 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.32 and 157.41 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.32 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.32 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.32 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 60,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,180.99/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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