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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.91, 382.59 and 245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.91, 382.59 and 245.95 is: 369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.91 : 382.59 = 245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.91/382.59 = 245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.91x = 382.59 × 245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.91x = 94,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,097.05/254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.13

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