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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 350.39 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 350.39 and 201.56 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 350.39 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/350.39 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 350.39 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 70,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,623.36/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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