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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 381.41 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 381.41 and 203.24 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 381.41 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/381.41 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 381.41 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 77,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,517.77/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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