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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 350.76 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 350.76 and 205.07 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 350.76 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/350.76 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 350.76 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 71,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,930.35/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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