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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 380.31 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 380.31 and 210.41 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 380.31 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/380.31 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 380.31 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 80,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,019.76/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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