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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.18, 1,258.74 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.18, 1,258.74 and 254.18 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.18 : 1,258.74 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.18/1,258.74 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.18x = 1,258.74 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.18x = 319,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,946.53/839.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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