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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.30, 388.95 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.30, 388.95 and 254.74 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.30 : 388.95 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.30/388.95 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.30x = 388.95 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.30x = 99,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,079.85/259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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