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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 381.11 and 213.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 381.11 and 213.37 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 381.11 = 213.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/381.11 = 213.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 381.11 × 213.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 81,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,315.42/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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