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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 380.78 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 380.78 and 202.89 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 380.78 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/380.78 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 380.78 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 77,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,255.44/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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