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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 382.09 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 382.09 and 157.48 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 382.09 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/382.09 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 382.09 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 60,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,171.53/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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