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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.98 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.98 and 254.50 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.98 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.98 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.98 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 97,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,977.41/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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