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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.51, 383.49 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.51, 383.49 and 254.16 is: 381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.51 : 383.49 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.51/383.49 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.51x = 383.49 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.51x = 97,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,467.82/255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.46

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