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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 382.82 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 382.82 and 209.41 is: 315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 382.82 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/382.82 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 382.82 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 80,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,164.42/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.53

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