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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.16, 1,258.89 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.16, 1,258.89 and 254.14 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.16 : 1,258.89 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.16/1,258.89 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.16x = 1,258.89 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.16x = 319,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,931.63/839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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