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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 382.62 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 382.62 and 245.90 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 382.62 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/382.62 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 382.62 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 94,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,086.26/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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