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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 350.22 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 350.22 and 207.32 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 350.22 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/350.22 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 350.22 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 72,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,606.64/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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