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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 459.74 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 459.74 and 254.88 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 459.74 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/459.74 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 459.74 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 117,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,178.53/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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