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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 388.32 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 388.32 and 254.32 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 388.32 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/388.32 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 388.32 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 98,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,757.54/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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